Full 2L QBank
Medicine Thromboembolism and Fat Embolism Syndrome 7b81a0a2

Which investigation is most diagnostic of pulmonary emboli?

A
CTPA
B
V/P scan
C
HRCT
D
D- Dimer Assay
High-Yield Explanation
Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) is the initial imaging modality of choice for stable patients with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary angiography shows emboli directly but it is an invasive procedure CT is noninvasive, cheaper and widely available. so, it's the most diagnostic investigation of choice. - D-Dimer is the screening investigationin PE pt's

Related Medicine MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now